Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The monthly Letter to Families is intended to keep you apprised of news that affects all students and families of Near North District School Board (NNDSB) and is distributed on the first Friday of the month.
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EQAO is offering a free live webinar in which EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9.
During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.
This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You can register here.
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The Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health is seeking parents and caregivers to be part of a focus group.
Last spring, the group asked for ideas for resources to help parents and caregivers support their children’s mental health. Based on feedback, several resources were created, which are available at the Family Care Centre and By Your Side.
The coalition is seeking parents and caregivers who have used two or more of the resources. Sessions are being held Monday, March 10 from 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 from noon to 1 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m., Monday, March 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. in French, and Tuesday, March 18 from noon to 1 p.m.
Email coalitionsurvey@opsba.org if you are interested in participating.
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Many NNDSB secondary schools are planning open houses for prospective students and their families.
Below is a list of upcoming open houses:
West Ferris Secondary School (WFSS) will be holding a Grade 7 information night on Thursday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Chippewa Secondary School (CSS) is planning its Grade 7 information night for May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. More information will be available closer to the event.
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We hope everyone has a wonderful March Break. The break begins today, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Monday, March 17.
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The next meeting of the Board will be held Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and you are welcome to attend in person or join via Zoom. The link and log in information can be found at the top of the Board and committee meetings page.
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In addition to staying informed via the board’s website, families can find NNDSB on Facebook and Instagram.
Sincerely,
Near North District School Board
